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1950 Map of El Toro
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1950 Map of El Toro

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The El Toro Air Station Naval Reservation dominates the western plains of this Orange County landscape, positioned where the flatlands meet the rising foothills of the Cleveland National Forest. This mid-century survey captures a transition from agricultural ranching to military and early suburban development. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs through the small settlement of El Toro, providing a lifeline for the area's early economy. In the rugged eastern canyons, smaller communities like Modjeska and Pancho reflect a more remote, mountain-bound way of life near the Silverado School. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal washes and canyons, including Limestone Canyon and the geological curiosity known as The Sinks. Scattered features like the Coal Mine (Inactive) and Silverado Guard Sta (Inactive) hint at the region's earlier industrial and resource management history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain